The Long And Winding Road

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

The (Bm)long and wind ing (G)road

that

(D)leads

(D)to your (G)door

will (F#m7)nev er dis ap (Bm)pear,

I’ve seen that road be (D7)fore.

It (F#m7)al ways leads me (Bm)here,

leads me (A7)to your (D)door.

The (Bm)long and wind ing (G)road

that

(D)leads

(D)to your (G)door

will (F#m7)nev er dis ap (Bm)pear,

I’ve seen that road be (D7)fore.

It (F#m7)al ways leads me (Bm)here,

leads me (A7)to your (D)door.

The (D)door.

(D)Man y times I’ve (G)been a lone and (D)man y times I’ve (Em7)cried,

(D)An y way you’ll (G)nev er know the (D)man y ways I’ve (Em7)tried, (A7)but (Bm)still they lead me (G)back

to that (D)long,

(D)wind ing (G)road.

you (F#m7)left me stand ing (Bm)here

a long long time a (D7)go.

Don’t (F#m7)leave me wait ing (Bm)here,

lead me (A7)to your (D)door.

(G)Yeah, yeah, (D)yeah.

The Long And Winding Road by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Long And Winding Road” by The Beatles in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 76 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Long And Winding Road" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Long And Winding Road"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.